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A lack of passion is my only answer in regards to those people! I guess some people have it, some people don’t. I couldn’t imagine having it any other way, personally. Sure, I get emotional, stressed, happy, sad, but that’s the game to me. I can’t ever imagine watching a Habs game & feeling little to no emotion. It’s just huge to me.

Dana, I totally understand what you are saying. Friends of mine think I am crazy when I want to discuss the Habs, or when I get upset when they lose or just when I can’t wait to talk about the previous nights Hab victory. They think I’m a fanatic and childish as well. Frequently they’ll say, “Does the Habs winning or losing put bread on your plate?”… What kind of comment is that?? Talk about childish. It’s obvious they don’t understand the concept of loyalty. Whether the Habs win or lose I am immersed in the moment. Can’t help it, I have been like this since I started to support the Habs at age eight. You’re right that living in T.O. and being a Hab fan makes people react strangely toward me. I can’t tell you how many times I get asked “Why do you cheer for the Habs when you live in Toronto”? If I hear that silly comment one more time I think I’m going to go nuts! Frequently I’ll respond: “Well I live in Canada and I like to support the Canadiens”.
(I find that by answering them in the same manner in which they addressed their question makes them realize how stupid their comment was in the first place).

I can’t believe how similar your experiences and responses are to my own.

Yep you are definitely awesome and I wouldn’t mind continuing to discuss the Habs with you on a continual basis.

They played the Old Port a couple of weeks ago and put on a great, great show. You wouldn’t think they’d be very interesting live, but I was impressed. The only problem was that they’re not easy to sing along to. : )

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

He’ll watch the games but he doesn’t care too much one way or the other, except to curse at the odd turnover. I think the only reason I got away with it was because they thought an ecstatic 11-year-old was too cute to yell at and send back to bed. : )

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

See, I’m a huge fan of nostalgia. Nothing puts a smile on my face more than 80s music! Oh, to be a kid again!

I listen to a lot of stuff that’s never been heard of as well, some of the best stuff I’ve ever heard, but I just love so much music in general I can’t dub myself an indie rock chick or a grunge cadet or a pop listener at all.. I like too much of it all.

I’m not proud of it, but somewhere around the apartment I think I actually have a 15-year-old cassette tape called “Jock Rock,” and I believe it was endorsed by Don Cherry himself…

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

Haha.. well, Coldplay has some really gorgeous songs for those who can appreciate that sort of thing. But hey, to each their own. Not sure what you listen to, but I’m sure if I knew I’d understand your statement.

I am guilty as all hell for loving every shitty dance tune that they’ve played at the hockey arena – & it’s all because of the nostalgia that is attached!

I dare everyone to go on youtube & look up/listen to ye old Jock Jams! Can’t deny the nostalgia 🙂

Have u seen Lost in translation?
or his part in Coffee & Cigarettes? I also enjoyed Broken Flowers..
He is an indie film genious.. when he doesnt get tempted into making big budget blockbusters for the Coldplay fans 😛

Do I listen to pop music because I am miserable?
Or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?

I’ll never forget that night either — I was just 11 and my folks wouldn’t let me stay up, so I smuggled a walkman under the sheets and pretended to be asleep while I listened. They found me out though, when we won and I yelled something like “yeah!” from under the blankets, and then they let me go and watch the celebrations because they knew it was the only way I was going to get any sleep. Good, good times…

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

Coldplay has some truly gorgeous tunes. I think Bill Murray’s getting crotchety in his old age — maybe he’s just miserable *and* listens to pop?

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

Thanks for the goosebumps, Dana — and for the beautiful reminder of what this lovely game is all about…

1. http://www.flickeringpictures.com – not a hockey site, but still kinda neat
2. Josh Gorges on Montreal’s attack: “They’re comin’, they’re comin’ and they keep comin’. Just line after line, wave after wave…”

I can’t imagine people posing as girls on here.. I was afraid to admit to being one in fear of not being taken seriously!
“AH, she’s just a chick. She only likes hockey ’cause she thinks the guys are hot!”

Not me! (The attractive Habs are simply a bonus!)

I’ve actually been a fanatic since before I could ride a bike – so I’m not “one of those” 🙂

My pleasure! That song is so fitting for the Habs. I would love to make a video myself based on last season & this season coming.. maybe if I can get the tools to do it I will put something together. I just need to find a way to steal video footage & use it.
“Lights will guide you home, and I will try to fix you..” I feel like that is the unspoken thought of every one of our Habs. Think about it!

Thank you! I totally agree about how invigorating it can be to speak with *true* fans. There are fans, & there are *true* fans, & the conversations you can hold with each are incomparable. It always dissapoints me when I run into a Habs fan, maybe a friend of a friend, & I try to strike up a good conversation about the season, etc., & they look at me with a blank stare as if I’m crazy to pay as much attention as I do.

There is a glow that a true HAB fan has, maybe my luck is thin because I live on Leafs territory (which sounds horrible but it’s made loving hockey an interesting ride for me & has also made me that much more of a Habs fan in the end)
I pretty much get boo’d every winter by passing cars (I have my flag up on my car as soon as the season starts) but really, who boo’s? Same fans every time: Leafs, Flyers, Bruins. That’s like being called ugly by a fat kid with dirty hair & crooked teeth.

I am happy to see that our HABS have finally seen their last dark days. Everything seems nice and bright for a few years to come. We have lots of talent in the bank and although we might be saddened by the loss of some players, we can easily replace anyone on our team.

As for the pressure for this years habs… I just hope we have a better year than the preseason regarding injuries. Players have been falling like flies. Did they over train during the offseason?? If they did, then they will tired on the long run… Hope to chat with you all during the season.. The Drive for 25 is Alive…. Ciao

Wow, everybody’s jumping the bandwagon and predicting our Habs in the final!
Very high expectations for our team.
Our players will have the added pressure now that everyone expects them to be in the final and win the Cup during our 100th anniversary.
I don’t like these so-called predictionscoming from everyone from TSN, RDS, ESPN, etc…..predictions are for Gypsies!
This adds more pressure to the players with our fans expecting too much from them. Heck, the fans were booing the players last Saturday night against Minnesota and this was a mere exibition game.
You’ll see alot of teams gunning after us but will we be ready to play hard game in and out?
I feel we have a good solid team but teams like Boston, Washington, and yes even Buffalo to compete for us if we are to make the final.
Detroit is a very powerful team and watch out for Dallas and San Jose in the West.
Should be an interesting season.
I predict we’ll sip the champagne from the Cup next year. Plaayers like Higgins and Lats will have to step it up if we are to make the Cup final and I am hoping Price shines this year in his sophomore season.
But I could be wrong but so could the media and the fans with this years predicition of us in the final.

Will we be healthy all season to contend for top spot in the Eastern Conference?
But the Drive for 25 is alive!

Other GMs are finally realizing what it takes. You absolutely have to draft well and keep those choices while not panicking. UFAs do not build your team. They may be the missing part of the puzzle, but the cornerstones for a great team are the draftees. BG is once again showing the league how it’s done.

It is so invigorating conversing with someone who is a true HAB fan and understands the passion of the red, white and blue.

I agree that Koivu deserves to hoist that cup for all of his efforts, loyalty to the organization and all of his own personal obstacles that he has had to overcome over the years. Isn’t that the true measure of a captain?

wow, 10? i was 19. weird cuz i remember i was 11 when the habs won in ’86 so it was sort of the same experience for me. the thing is do we know anyone who’s 10 or 11 watching the habs this season? that’s the lucky charm there …

I think you might be getting two seperate places confused. I know of a “Thirsty Canadian Pub”, a “Montreal House” and even a “White House” (not recommended) in PTBO. Not sure if there is a “Canada House”. There is also a Champs there (chain of sports bars), but it’s usually crowded for such a small place.

Oh! And Riley’s has a few tv’s, but there is usually live music there (one guy on guitar). I’m not sure how important sound is to ya.

The first time I stumbled upon that video I’d had a few glasses of wine – bad timing – oh, the waterworks! I can’t hear that song without getting a little choked up (yeah I know, I’m such a chick.)

I was just a kid then, 10 years old. I can remember my dad letting me stay up on a school night to watch the whole thing. My mom struggled when it was time to tuck me in, I kept kicking my bedsheets off in a hyper fit of joy.

I can’t wait to experience that feeling again! It will just mean so much more this time..

It’s nice to see that people have finally pulled the wool off of their eyes.
There is no way we will make it to the Stanley Cup finals & NOT win. The drive will be stronger than ever. I say this with great confidence for three reasons:
1. Every youngen on our team is determined to live their dream of hoisting the cup, you can see it in their eyes, not to mention our vets who have dedicated themselves to the CH. Especially Saku, who has put up with immeasurable amounts of criticism from the French media yet still leads his team, heart strong in the game. In my humble opinion, he deserves to hoist the cup the most. Gainey has not only formed a force to be reckoned with, but a brotherhood.
2. The obvious – what better way to celebrate the Centennial?
& 3. (This one I find most important) a chance to bring the cup back home to Canada, where it belongs.

I’ve said it for the past few years & I’ll be saying it until June – the Habs were the last team to bring the cup to Canada, & they will be the next.